The Facts about Tobacco

Nearly five million people worldwide, including nearly 500,000 people in the United States, die every year from tobacco related illness. This equates to roughly 1,300 smoking related deaths per day. All of those deaths were preventable.

8 of 10 smokers start smoking by the age of 18 and the tobacco industry claims it does not target youth.

20% of youth are able to purchase tobacco illegally from retailers.

Secondhand smoke kills over 42,000 non-smokers every year.

The tobacco companies spend 11.22 million dollars every day advertising and promoting a product that, when used as intended, kills.

Local smoking laws regulate the use of tobacco products. As such, it is not likely that the laws will affect the use of marijuana. However, some rules, including individual leases, may prohibit the use of all smoking, including all weeds and plants. Review the regulation or lease you are interested in to get a full picture.